Purdue's Dwight McLean stops Oregon wide receiver Jeff Maehl during the first half of last year's game at Ross-Ade Stadium.

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A victory last year against Oregon likely would've catapulted Purdue's football team into a different level of success in Joe Tiller's last season.

However, the double-overtime loss after holding a 17-point first-half lead appeared to change the Boilermakers' fortunes in 2008. A victory and Purdue probably ends up in a bowl game instead of settling for a 4-8 record.

While the Boilermakers can't change the past, they can determine their future Saturday night in a rematch with the Ducks in Autzen Stadium. ...